Ole Erickson was born July 3, 1859, near Racine, Wisconsin. His parents moved to Michigan when he was a boy.
He married Rosa Rohrmore at Fountain, Michigan on May 6, 1885. Rosa was born at Fusen, Germany on May 9, 1857. She came to America in 1883. She lived in Iowa before moving to Michigan.
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson came to the Bordulac area in 1905 to farm in the area.
They had one son, Frank.
Mrs. Erickson died August 11, 1921. Mr. Erickson then made his home with his son until he died.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 7B